NOR26 The Last Resort

NOR26 The Last Resort

NOR26 The Last Resort

Paradis  

Danish, English, Spanish with English subtitles

AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE

Directed and co-written by Maria Sødahl (Hope), The Last Resort is an absorbing drama about a Danish family that must reassess their moral compass when faced with the harsh realities hidden in paradise.  

Mikkel (Espen Smed, A  Fortunate Man) and Louise (Danica Ćurčić, Secrets We Keep, Unruly) go on a well-deserved all-inclusive holiday to the Canary Islands with their two daughters Sille and Ella. Their scenic surroundings are inviting for a week of carefree relaxation. But reality hits hard different when the family's holiday paradise is interrupted by boats of refugees sailing onto the beach.

Suddenly events take a turn when the couple accidentally hit a stranger with their car. When he later shows up at their hotel and asks for help, they decide to assist him. But as they get involved, their well-intentioned humanistic values are put to the test. Soon they begin to fear for their safety and are forced to ask themselves: what does it really mean to be a good person and how much should they risk helping a person in need?

"Strong and thought-provoking drama." - What to Watch

WINNER – Dragon Award: Best Nordic Film, Göteborg Film Festival 2026

Rating: CTC
Runtime: 98 mins

Session Times

Eastend Cinemas
Tue, Jul 28:
15:45

Fri, Jul 31:
20:30

Wed, Aug 5:
13:30

Tue, Aug 11:
18:00

Fri, Aug 14:
20:30

Prospect Cinemas
Sat, Jul 25:
16:00

Sun, Aug 2:
11:15

Thu, Aug 6:
18:00

Mon, Aug 10:
13:30

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